Origins of the McKeniff surname

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    In 1921, most McKeniffs lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Mckeniffs

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    Commmon female occupations for Mckeniffs in 1921

    Cotton Winder

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    Commmon male occupations for Mckeniffs in 1921

    Blowing Room Hand Cotton Mill

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    Cotton Mixer

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    Labourer Dock

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